What We Do

R2R was founded by Marine Corps veteran Ethan Flickinger. After navigating through his own personal journey, it was time to give back.

Our Mission

Rifle to Reins (R2R)- was founded and established for assisting combat veterans restore themselves. This is cultivated through partnering the veteran with an un-started horse. This is not a new concept, but it is an effective one. The relationship and bond that forms between the two, builds discipline, self-control, calms the spirit, and restores the soul. This aids in their transition back to civilian life and helps calm the war still going on in the mind. 22 veterans commit suicide every day, that is one every 64 minutes. 22 is too many.

Program Details:

ALL FREE to the veteran

  • Program Length: In 60 days the veteran will learn safety and handling around an untrained horse, groundwork basics, haltering behavior and manners, weight application and saddling, first rides, basic rein controls, and the training tools to continue the horse’s training if they so choose to take ownership of their horse.

  • Scheduling flexible to participant

  • Minimum attendance 3-consecutive days per week

  • Maximum Attendance 6 days per week

  • Veteran Capacity per session: 1-4

  • Veteran may keep the horse they break if they are able to facilitate

  • All graduated participants will receive future consulting assistance if requested for their horse if they so choose to take ownership.

  • Honorably Discharged Combat Veteran

  • Valid DD214

  • Medical/Sports Physical approved by a Physician

  • Application/Waiver Release of Liability

  • Interview

Program Requirements: